Outpatient treatment gives treatment clients the opportunity to maintain specific responsibilities and aspects of their lifestyle while taking part in alcohol and drug treatment services. Outpatient treatment is a moderate amount of treatment, and shouldn't be mistaken for the amount of rehabilitation offered in an inpatient or residential rehab setting which is much more extensive. Outpatient treatment might be suited to a person who has a short history of substance abuse for example, but will almost certainly not be sufficient for an individual whose treatment needs exceed that which outpatient treatment is able to provide. Individuals involved in drug abuse often need an extreme change of environment, because many of the things which trigger their drug abuse are strictly environmental. By way of example, when someone is being physically or emotionally mistreated and this is triggering their drug abuse, it's impossible for any rehabilitation efforts to have success if they return to such conditions every day. In outpatient treatment, clients can benefit from group and individual therapy, in addition to family counseling services. In outpatient treatment, most programs offer services 6 or 7 days each week on either a part time or full time basis for thirty days or longer in some cases.